Meaning of the word horsepower in English

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horsepower

US /ˈhɔːrs.paʊ.ɚ/
UK /ˈhɔːs.paʊər/
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Noun

a unit of power equal to 745.7 watts, used for measuring the power of engines

Example:
The car's engine produces 200 horsepower.
This new model has increased horsepower for better performance.